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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 149.19 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 149.19 and 88.66 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 149.19 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/149.19 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 149.19 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 13,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,227.19/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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